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PS4 prototype controller picture leaks

news article released on: 14 February, 2013

A picture of an alleged early prototype of a PS4 controller containing what appears to be a touchpad has leaked ahead of the PlayStation event. It had been rumoured in the previous week that the new PlayStation 4 controller would have a touchpad (or touchscreen?) on the front. Now an image has been posted online by Destructoid that allegedly shows an early prototype of a PS4 controller ...

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#1 14 Feb 2013 @ 22:38
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"Multiple"... =)
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#2 14 Feb 2013 @ 23:12
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Looks like it needs a change in diet.
#3 14 Feb 2013 @ 23:30
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I think it'd be hard to use that area in the middle as a touch pad, the analog sticks would get in the way.
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#4 15 Feb 2013 @ 3:32
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hoax ! it could be any bloody after market controller,i also wonder why there's no usual sony emblem not to mention no triggers they look like buttons ewww,sony should just license & copy the 360 controller except keep the sony pad buttons as is
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#5 15 Feb 2013 @ 4:43
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Originally posted by scorpNZ:
 hoax ! it could be any bloody after market controller,i also wonder why there's no usual sony emblem not to mention no triggers they look like buttons ewww,sony should just license & copy the 360 controller except keep the sony pad buttons as is
There are trigger buttons on that pic and just remember this would be nothing but a prototype. They have all year to fine tune it
#6 15 Feb 2013 @ 6:49
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It's a ripoff of the new OUYA controller... interesting.

I do like the mic in the middle... that was a suggestion from the OUYA KS backers... I guess Sony was listening.

Prediction: The touchpad/screen will make it so PS4 games can use the PS Vita as an alternative controller* ah-la the Wii U. It will go something like this, "... and if you have a PS Vita you'll be able to etcetera etcetera etcetera with the game."

Cross platforming with Wii U games even.

Not a bad marketing strategy... it ties in with what we've been told about the new PS4's "play options" selling point.

*Yes I know it's already done... to a lesser extent.
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#7 15 Feb 2013 @ 9:23
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interesting lets hope it looks better
#8 15 Feb 2013 @ 11:29
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Great! Controllers are already ridiculously expensive. What's one of these going to run you, with a screen on it, $149.99? Can't wait!

That said, after all this time, you'd think Sony would redesign their controllers. The two thumbsticks at the exact same height, right next to each other are so uncomfortable to use, especially after hours of play.
#9 15 Feb 2013 @ 19:16
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If they did do this, it explains why no rumble pack in it; it'd screw with the screen. But like always with a peripheral like this, it'll come down to the developers to showcase what it can really do, and then will it have continued support. All eyes on you Sony, what's your next move?
#10 16 Feb 2013 @ 7:06
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No mention of the PS Move like blue glowing rectangle on the back. integrated move?

#11 16 Feb 2013 @ 9:25
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Originally posted by jookycola:
 No mention of the PS Move like blue glowing rectangle on the back. integrated move?
Good point, I was wondering about that myself.
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#12 17 Feb 2013 @ 18:39
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I'd rather have a fat pad than a shinny little POS.....
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